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AUS vs IND | Absolutely no stress: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to come good

AUS vs IND | Absolutely no stress: Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne to come good Smith, who was named Test player of the decade this week, has managed just 10 runs in the first two matches, while Labuschagne could not capitalise on the starts with scores of 47, 6, 48 and 28 in the four innings so far. The Australian team is not fretting over the lack of form of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne as they are "massive run scorers" and would come good in the remaining two Tests against India, pace spearhead Pat Cummins said on Wednesday. Smith, who was named Test player of the decade this week, has managed just 10 runs in the first two matches, while Labuschagne could not capitalise on the starts with scores of 47, 6, 48 and 28 in the four innings so far. Every player goes through ups and downs and the great ones find a way to get back, so absolutely no stress at all, they will come good, I am sure."

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Test cricket sensation Sam Konstas to reign in big hitting, says NSW Sheffield Shield coach

ABC

Veteran NSW coach Greg Shipperd has told Sam Konstas he must adopt a more consistent approach to his batting, while adamant the teenager is showing signs of striking the right balance. Shipperd backed Konstas to return to Australia's Test team for June's World Championship final against South Africa, after being squeezed out of recent matches in Sri Lanka. The opener's …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Semi-final preview: With Dubai edge, India aim to clear familiar Aussie hurdle

India Today

Cricket is full of lessons, and if there's one thing we've collectively learned over the years, it's to never discount an Australian side in a major International Cricket Council tournament-regardless of recent results, match-ups, or conditions. India outclassed Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand on sluggish pitches in Dubai, while Australia's only outright win came against England, as their matches against …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Australia semifinal will be decided during middle overs, says Smith

The Hindu

Steve Smith believes how his batters handle the Indian spinners during the middle-overs will decide the outcome of the semifinal on Tuesday. “I think for us the game’s probably won and lost how we play spin, particularly in the middle overs,” said the Australia captain on Monday. We have got a few options for how to go about it.” The …

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia

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1 month ago

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia

Live Mint

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: An off-colour England and an injury-hit Australia will be eager to start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note in Lahore on Saturday what seems like an evenly-matched Group B contest between the Ashes rivals. Stay updated with all the action from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Check the …

1 month, 1 week ago

Australian legend suggest major change in Australia's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News

With the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy 2025 looming on the horizon, the problems have continued to pile up for Australia. With a severely depleted lineup, it was announced that Steve Smith will lead Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025, and with the Men in Yellow making contingency plans in hopes of going all the way, former Australia cricketer …

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce squad for Champions Trophy; Steve Smith named captain, Mitchell Starc also ruled out – India TV

India TV News

Australia named their final 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, set to commence on February 19 in Karachi. Steve Smith will continue to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins while Mitchell Starc's name was added to the missing list as the tall fast bowler withdrew due to personal reasons. Leggie Tanveer Sangha, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith credits plans as Australia ace trial by spin in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Australia captain Steve Smith attributed its 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka to the perfect execution of its batting plans against the turning ball in Galle. A test series in Sri Lanka is often a trial by spin for any touring side but Australia came prepared with its batters using every trick in the book to unsettle Sri Lanka’s formidable …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

New dad Pat Cummins lumps praise on team-mates as stand-in skipper Steve Smith guides Australia to series sweep against Sri Lanka

Daily Mail

Pat Cummins took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to congratulate the Australian men's Test cricket side on their series swoop against Sri Lanka. Australia claimed a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka on Sunday afternoon in Galle Captain Pat Cummins took to Instagram to lump praise on his team-mates following the win Steve Smith claimed that the side have never …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Steve Smith and Alex Carey remained unbeaten as Australia posted 330/3 in 80 overs at Stumps on Day 2, in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 257 in the ongoing second Test, in Galle on Friday. A back-and-forth day of Test cricket on the first day of the second Test match …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past Ponting, becomes Australia's leading Test run-scorer in Asia

India Today

Star Australian batter Steve Smith went past legendary Ricky Ponting to become Australia's highest Test run scorer in the Asian subcontinent. Smith became Australia's highest run scorer in the Asian subcontinent just a day after breaking Ponting's record for the most Test catches by an Australian outfielder. The Australian batter required 27 runs to overtake Ponting's tally of 1,889 runs …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins

India Today

Stand-in Australia Test captain Steve Smith said that he is ready to captain Australia in case Pat Cummins is forced to skip the tournament due to an ankle injury. Speaking ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka, Smith said that he loves to captain in the subcontinent and would be looking forward to the challenge. Smith also updated on …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs SL, 2nd Test: Steve Smith backs Labuschagne; Connolly may debut against Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith backed number three batter Marnus Labuschagne to regain his form and hinted spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly could make his test debut in the second match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Labuschagne has scored one hundred in his last 49 innings and managed 20 in the opening test against Sri Lanka, while team mates Usman Khawaja, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy as Australia consider captaincy options

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’ for Champions Trophy: Head coach McDonald

The Hindu

Australia captain and pace spearhead Pat Cummins is "heavily unlikely" to be fit in time for this month's Champions Trophy, head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed, opening up the possibility of either Steve Smith or Travis Head leading the side. "Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Big setback for Australia as Pat Cummins ‘heavily unlikely’; Who will lead AUS now?

Live Mint

In a massive setback for the Australian team, captain Pat Cummins is 'heavily unlikely' to board the flight to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19. The 31-year-old, who recently led Australia to a 4-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia last month, skipped the Test series against Sri Lanka due to the birth of his …

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on

ABC

Australia face the prospect of playing the Champions Trophy without two of their "big-three" pacemen as Steve Smith rockets into favouritism to assume the 50-over captaincy. Coach Andrew McDonald has also confirmed fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is still "battling" the side injury that curtailed his home Test summer and ruled him out for Sri Lanka. Both Cummins and Hazlewood were …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing

Hindustan Times

Feb 2 - Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy. Cricket-Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing The Australians were not required to bat again after posting a mammoth 654-6 in the first innings to …

Aus vs SL: Khawaja's maiden double ton takes Australia to 475-3 at lunch on Day 2

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aus vs SL: Khawaja's maiden double ton takes Australia to 475-3 at lunch on Day 2

Deccan Chronicle

Galle: Opener Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century powered Australia to a commanding 475 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Resuming on 147 overnight at Galle, Khawaja showed remarkable composure against Sri Lanka’s spinners, reaching the milestone with a sharp single to mid-off. Khawaja and captain Steve Smith, who became …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record

Hindustan Times

Galle, : Australia's modern-day great Steve Smith moved past cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Brian Lara and Mahela Jayawardene in the tally of most Test hundreds by a player. Steve Smith goes past cricket legends Gavaskar, Lara for massive Test record In the opening Test on Wednesday against Sri Lanka in Galle, Smith first got the monkey off his …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination"

Hindustan Times

Galle, : Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder. Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was "born a cricketer", reminisces getting first glimpse of his "hand-eye coordination" January 29, 2025, will …

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith equals Sachin Tendulkar, leaves behind Sunil Gavaskar with century on milestone day in Galle vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith completed a milestone day in Galle on Wednesday in the opening Test match of the series against Sri Lanka. Australia's captain Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle Smith, who is leading the visiting side …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Hindustan Times

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday. Milestone man Smith got three runs off spinner Nishan Peiris to reach his third ton in four matches as he took off his baggy green and raised his bat …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins elite 10,000-run club as Australia dominate opening day in Sri Lanka

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka

The Independent

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith scripts history in Sri Lanka; joins Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting in elite 10000-club

Live Mint

Steve Smith became the 15th batter in history of cricket to complete 10000 runs in Test cricket on day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Galle. In the process, the stand-in-captain also became the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10000 Test runs in the list which includes greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky …

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins 10,000 club as Australia start strong in first Test against Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle

Galle: Skipper Steve Smith crossed a milestone 10,000 runs in Test cricket as Australia reached 145-2 at lunch on day one of the first match against Sri Lanka. Head, promoted to the top of the order in place of teenager Sam Konstas for his ability against spin, attacked early to put Sri Lanka on the back foot. Sri Lanka struck …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith joins exclusive 10,000 Test runs milestone at Galle

ABC

Steve Smith has achieved one of cricket's great feats, scoring his 10,000th Test run. Needing just one run, Smith brought up the milestone on his first delivery, skipping down the wicket and punching a single to mid-on, on the opening day of Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Live: Australia in control of first day against Sri Lanka …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja combine for twin centuries on day one of first Test

ABC

Australia's batters have enjoyed a day out in Galle, as Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith kicked off the Test series against Sri Lanka with centuries. Key Events STUMPS: Australia 2-330 18 hours ago Here comes the rain 18 hours ago Another Test century for Steve Smith 18 hours ago Show all key events First Test Live: Sri Lanka vs Australia …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Milestone man Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja tons deflate Sri Lanka

India Today

Australia dominated proceedings on Day 1 of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, riding on centuries from veteran opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in captain Steve Smith. Earlier in the day, Smith reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming the second-fastest Australian batter to achieve the milestone after Ricky Ponting. His third in the last four matches, and the 35th of …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith goes past Sunil Gavaskar with 35th Test century

India Today

Steve Smith went past the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in the list of batters with most Test hundreds. With 35 hundreds to show for his efforts, Smith is only behind Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, Joe Root and Rahul Dravid. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights Smith also went past Steve Waugh and Allan Border …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith completes 10,000 Test runs, second-fastest Australian on elite list

India Today

Australia’s star batter and stand-in skipper Steve Smith etched his name in the record books by completing 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on January 29, which has now made him the second-fastest Australian to clinch the feat. Smith became only the 15th player in Test history to surpass the 10,000-run mark and the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to finally reach milestone of 10,000 Test runs

India TV News

Steve Smith breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to finally reach milestone of 10,000 Test runs Steve Smith had gotten out twice in nervous 9,990s in the Sydney Test against India earlier this month but was able to get to the milestone in Galle against Sri Lanka. With an average of close to 56 with 34 centuries and 41 fifties, Smith, who …

Just one run short: Steve Smith set to achieve this unique Test feat in Sri Lanka

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just one run short: Steve Smith set to achieve this unique Test feat in Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle

Galle: Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle. Smith suggested it had played on his mind "a bit too much" during Australia's fifth and final Test against India in Sydney this month, where his 33 and four …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test: ‘Experienced’ Head replaces Konstas as opener against Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match. Konstas, who impressed as opener in his debut series against India, could be accommodated in the middle order following Head’s promotion, Smith said. Head impressed in …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

India TV News

Legendary cricketer Steve Smith is on the verge of completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In the absence of Pat Cummins, the 35-year-old will be leading the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and that’s when Smith will have the opportunity to join the elite club. He currently has 9999 runs to his name in Test …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith wants Australia to 'adapt quickly' on surfaces of Sri Lanka for Test series

India TV News

Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series Steve Smith is aware of the challenge Sri Lankan pitches pose for batters outside Asia and wants his team to adapt as quickly as it can for whatever surfaces are on offer in the two Tests in Galle. The Aussies face Sri Lanka in two test matches which will conclude the World …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia includes Cummins, Hazlewood in Champions Trophy squad despite injury concerns

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Pat Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players. Hazlewood, side lined from the Melbourne and Sydney Tests due to a calf niggle, was similarly not picked for the Sri Lanka series but has been named …

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins set to lead side

The Hindu

Australia announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Monday, with Pat Cummins set to lead the side. Short has been a One Day International mainstay for the Aussies wince Warner’s retirement in November 2023, while Hardie has also represented Australia in 50-over cricket 11 times. Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pat …

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins to lead as Australia announce 15-member squad

India Today

Australia have announced their preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy 2025. Chief of selectors George Bailey named 15 players in the squad, including the injured fast bowling duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australia have named a strong squad, which includes two fresh call-ups - Matt Short and Aaron Hardie. Pat Cummins' Injury: Details Australia Preliminary Squad for Champions Trophy …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad

Al Jazeera

World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title. Pat Cummins returns for Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan next month after skipping their Sri Lanka Test tour, with injured paceman Josh Hazlewood making a comeback to the limited-overs side. Australia’s Test and one-day international captain Cummins opted out of the upcoming …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith reacts to 'hurtful' dismissal at 9999 Test runs in 5th Test vs India: 'I let it wander too much...'

Hindustan Times

Although Australia completed a memorable and dominant series victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over India with a six-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground, it might have been a slightly bittersweet day for Steven Smith, as he agonisingly missed out on the opportunity to reach the coveted 10,000-run mark in Test cricket by twice getting dismissed in the 9,990s in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open against Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey

The Hindu

Travis Head could open the innings for Australia during the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka later this month, chairman of selectors George Bailey said. We’ve got a number of options and there’s been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI,” Bailey told cricket.com.au. “I think Andrew …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce stand-in captain for Sri Lanka series with Pat Cummins on paternity leave

The Independent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith to lead Australia in Sri Lanka; McSweeney returns

Deccan Chronicle

Melbourne: Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia's test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Australia's selectors concentrated on spin for the two Sri Lanka tests, with uncapped 21-year-old Cooper Connolly among the seven full or part-time slow bowling options in the 16-man squad. Cricket Australia also said Cummins …

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith to captain spin-heavy Australia in Sri Lanka Tests, no rest for Starc

India Today

Star batter Steve Smith will lead Australia's spin-heavy 16-player squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting on January 29. Former Australia U19 Cricket World Cup captain Cooper Connolly receives his first Test squad call-up, while fellow youngster Nathan McSweeney has been recalled despite missing the Melbourne and Sydney Tests in the recent Border-Gavaskar Series. A potential debutant in …

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

India TV News

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home. Nathan Lyon will receive the support of Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy as frontline spinners as spin is expected to play a massive part in Galle, which will host both Test matches in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's hopes of making a Test …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith attributes missing out on 10,000 Test runs milestone to tough SCG pitch

India Today

Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith said he had never encountered a wicket like the one at the SCG after falling one run short of 10,000 career runs in the five-match Test series against India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In Australia's first innings of the fifth Test, Smith edged a delivery to slip five runs shy of the landmark. "Five Test …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Jaiswal and Nitish impress, Siraj delivers and more positives for Team India despite Test series loss

Firstpost

Despite suffering a 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia Down Under, India still had quite a few positives to takeaway. Team India surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia Down Under, with the Pat Cummins-led side ending India’s decade of dominance with a 3-1 series triumph. IND vs AUS | Five tough decisions Team India will have to make after an …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India

India Today

Australia had every reason to cheer for after they won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in seven years. Mitchell Starc took India apart in the pink-ball Test with a six-wicket haul, after which Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood, stepped up big time. The indispensible members Australia have depended heavily on the trio of Pat Cummins, …

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